Saturday, Jan. 1, 11:55 a.m.: Hey Dad, It's Me From Arizona

The Hartford Courant

Its game day! My dad coached the high school level team in Tolland (before Tolland High had a team). Since my youth team played on Saturdays, I got to roam the sidelines during my dad's games as the stat person! These experiences exposed me to the brotherhood and passion that is football! Obviously on much larger scale, but what Coach Edsall has instilled in the Uconn program reminds me so much of my dad's teams. I know my dad will be watching in Tolland today with the same fever that I'll have in Glendale. For that, thank you dad and I love you (you to mom)! Cheers - Bob Cardin (UConnBob)